Opinions Writing Preview Activity
Story 1- Immigration laws getting out of hand
1. I can't find the name of an author.
2. Their story is about immigration and laws against it.
3. The author seems to be against the laws that restrict immigration, and against the governments position in this.
4. They believe that the other side agrees with these laws are are wrong about their views.
5. No, the author was straightforward in saying that deportation is largely unfair and that the president is also unfair.
6. There are no quotes in the story.
7. This story is written in third person.
Story 2- Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education
1. The author's name is Reagan Wallace.
2.The story is about the new Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.
3. The author seems to be against the nomination of DeVos.
4. The other side's views are not clear.
5. The author explained valid points from the other side, but was clear that she thought DeVos was unfit and not a good choice.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is mostly written in first person.
Story 3- Our great tree is worth saving
1. The story is written by Ian Miller.
2. The story is about the tree is the courtyard and how it is dying. Also, about how much money it takes to save the tree.
3. The author is for saving the tree, whatever it takes.
4. There is no clear explanation about the other side, but I can infer that some people may want the tree just taken out.
5. The author explained the cons of keeping the tree, but clearly stated his stance.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. The story is written in first person.
Story 4- Going above the norm for college
1. The writer is Jake Brien.
2. The story is about colleges and the public education's system.
3. The author believes that high schools aren't doing enough to prepare students for college.
4. There is no clear other side.
5. The author clearly stated that the high schools were not better preparing the students for good colleges.
6. there are no quotes in this tory.
7. The story is written in third person.
Story 5- Importance of physics class
1.The author is Abby Ong.
2. The story is about physics class and prerequisites.
3. The author believes that all students should take physics no matter the basic requirements.
4. There is no clearly stated other side, but it may be the students who believe physics is not needed.
5. the author seems to firmly believe that all students should take the class.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. The article is written in mostly first person.
A- One major difference is the views. In hard news stories you try not to voice your opinion, but that is the sole purpose of an opinion piece. Another major difference is that in a head news story your main gaol is to inform, while in a option piece you try to show you're opinion. Another major difference is that while writing an opinion piece you probably write more in first person and with more adjectives.
B- I think there aren't very many photos because photos may divert from the option the author is trying to show.
C- Three good opinion pieces may be homework, dress code restrictions, and school time.
1. I can't find the name of an author.
2. Their story is about immigration and laws against it.
3. The author seems to be against the laws that restrict immigration, and against the governments position in this.
4. They believe that the other side agrees with these laws are are wrong about their views.
5. No, the author was straightforward in saying that deportation is largely unfair and that the president is also unfair.
6. There are no quotes in the story.
7. This story is written in third person.
Story 2- Betsy DeVos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education
1. The author's name is Reagan Wallace.
2.The story is about the new Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.
3. The author seems to be against the nomination of DeVos.
4. The other side's views are not clear.
5. The author explained valid points from the other side, but was clear that she thought DeVos was unfit and not a good choice.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is mostly written in first person.
Story 3- Our great tree is worth saving
1. The story is written by Ian Miller.
2. The story is about the tree is the courtyard and how it is dying. Also, about how much money it takes to save the tree.
3. The author is for saving the tree, whatever it takes.
4. There is no clear explanation about the other side, but I can infer that some people may want the tree just taken out.
5. The author explained the cons of keeping the tree, but clearly stated his stance.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. The story is written in first person.
Story 4- Going above the norm for college
1. The writer is Jake Brien.
2. The story is about colleges and the public education's system.
3. The author believes that high schools aren't doing enough to prepare students for college.
4. There is no clear other side.
5. The author clearly stated that the high schools were not better preparing the students for good colleges.
6. there are no quotes in this tory.
7. The story is written in third person.
Story 5- Importance of physics class
1.The author is Abby Ong.
2. The story is about physics class and prerequisites.
3. The author believes that all students should take physics no matter the basic requirements.
4. There is no clearly stated other side, but it may be the students who believe physics is not needed.
5. the author seems to firmly believe that all students should take the class.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. The article is written in mostly first person.
A- One major difference is the views. In hard news stories you try not to voice your opinion, but that is the sole purpose of an opinion piece. Another major difference is that in a head news story your main gaol is to inform, while in a option piece you try to show you're opinion. Another major difference is that while writing an opinion piece you probably write more in first person and with more adjectives.
B- I think there aren't very many photos because photos may divert from the option the author is trying to show.
C- Three good opinion pieces may be homework, dress code restrictions, and school time.
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